Nicole Kidman: thankful at 40

The Hollywood star admits she is "relieved" to have made it to 40 without having "some sort of breakdown".

Nicole, who reached the milestone age in June, said: "I can't believe I made it. It feels like it's been a long haul to get here. People want you to have some sort of breakdown, but I am relieved to be 40 years old - and I have lived a life."

Despite recent rumours that she has undergone Botox treatment to smooth the wrinkles in her face, Nicole insists she is "completely natural".

She said: "To be honest I am completely natural. I have done nothing to my face or anything. I wear sunscreen, I don't smoke and I take care of myself, and I am proud to say that.

"Anybody can do anything to themselves - I don't pass judgement - but personally I believe in being physically fit. That's how I was raised.

"I can't go in the sun because I'm fair-skinned. It was a nightmare when I was younger but it has its benefits now."